Obsidian Solutions Group Awarded AFWERX Contract for Virtual Emergency Response Training
Key Insights
Obsidian Solutions Group (search) received a $791,000 Direct-to-Phase II contract from AFWERX (search) to develop virtual emergency response training.
The training program aims to enhance tactical team capabilities through advanced live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) exercises.
Obsidian's technology prototyping and demonstration were recognized as a viable solution for strengthening national defense.
Obsidian Solutions Group (search) has been awarded a Direct-to-Phase II contract by AFWERX (search), the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force (DAF), to develop a Virtual Emergency Response training program. The contract, valued at $791,000, will focus on creating advanced Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training for tactical teams, addressing critical challenges within the DAF.
The Air Force Research Laboratory (search) and AFWERX (search) have partnered to expedite the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process. This collaboration aims to accelerate the experience of small businesses by providing faster proposal-to-award timelines, expanding opportunities, and reducing bureaucratic overhead through continuous process improvements in contract execution. Obsidian Solutions Group (search) officially commenced its work on September 26, 2024.
Executive Commentary
Tyrone Logan, CEO of Obsidian Solutions Group (search), stated, “Obsidian’s selection to Phase 2 of the USAF SBIR for advanced technology prototyping and demonstration is one milestone in our pathway to growth in the RDT&E space. We are pleased our customer sees our advanced technology application as a potential, viable solution in support of the warfighter.”
About Obsidian Solutions Group
Obsidian Solutions Group (search) is a provider of advanced technology solutions for defense and security applications, delivering training and operational support to military and government partners.
About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory (search) (AFRL) serves as the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. With over 12,500 personnel across nine technology areas and 40 operations globally, AFRL manages a diverse portfolio of science and technology.
About AFWERX
As the innovation arm of the DAF, AFWERX (search) aims to integrate cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the DAF's most pressing challenges. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,200 new contracts worth more than $4.7 billion.